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location in 1912. The vertical oak 2-by-6-inch (51 mm Ă— 152 mm) timbers were attached to the walls to stabilize the structure. The chimney was removed from the cabin at that time. The shelter providing protection over the cabin was constructed in 1915. The 20-by-17-foot (6.1 m Ă— 5.2 m) cabin is constructed of oak logs which are only crudely shaped, and have only slight notching. The chinking between the logs is mainly mortar and bricks, and some stone.
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of the new school, the original limestone church was converted into a museum that displays local church items. The present church building, dedicated in 1867, also served as convention headquarters for the
Western District of the LCMS on nine occasions. The altar, pulpit, and baptismal font are original furnishings of 1867. The crucifix on the altar was made in
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The log cabin dates to the first settlement of
Altenburg. Constructed in 1839, it served as the first school for the new community. It is located in the maple grove across from the Trinity Lutheran Church and contains museum exhibits relevant to the history of Altenburg. It was moved to its present
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The third church building was constructed under the direction of J. P. Beyer. The cornerstone for this church was laid in 1866. Stone was hauled by horse-drawn wagon from
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